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The Plague of Idolon
0$6.88Cecilia Morment, a historian and investigator in the Victorian era-esque land of Foranthon, returns home one night to find an invitation to a ball left by a mysterious stranger. The invitation card bears no name, yet the address is that of the Foranthon Revolution’s dilapidated base, which was deserted forty years ago. Charged with the task of investigating the disappearance of the revolution’s leader, Cecilia and her comrade, Ethan, must venture into the unthinkable, as they uncover secrets entwining both the dead and the living, while they confront the ghosts of their past— both literally and figuratively.
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Too Tired
0$6.88The death of Kristen broke the Anderson family. William, in his grief, neglected his youngest, Tom, subconsciously blaming him for the death of his wife. Chris, who was never great at handling emotions or children, followed suit. Michael, who was closest to his mother, was cruel and vicious to the child, and even though a part of him loved his youngest brother, his grief was far stronger.
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The Adventures of Forjar the Blacksmith
0$6.88Forjar is a blacksmith who crafts enchanted golden tools. After the war, he realises what his gear can do and vows to stop his business.
He lives in misery until a mysterious prophet gives him a map to his homeland. From then on, Forjar and his friend, Ragnar embark on a wild trip to El Dorado, Forjar’s homeland.
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The Apocalypse
0$6.88It’s been a year since the zombie apocalypse began. Aaron, an aspiring scientist, was a part of the cause. Genevieve, a normal student, was part of the consequence.
Now, the two of them are sent on a mission to find the solution.
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The Phantom’s Lair
0$6.88 – $13.99In this spine-chilling tale, be prepared to meet a curious young boy who embarks on a journey of exploration with two fearlessly brave ghost hunters. But what they encounter is far beyond their wildest imaginations – an evil spirit that has taken up residence in a stranded lair.
Brace yourself for a thrilling ride, filled with ghostly encounters and hair-raising action that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
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Runaways
0$6.88 – $13.99Tired of his parents’ ridiculously high expectations, Zayan escapes the uptight, ‘perfect’ life that his parents had planned for him. He befriends Kai, a young pirate, one night whilst exploring the ‘lower-class’ towns in the Kingdom of Atroira.
Their friendship starts off rocky at first, yet when Kai offers to hide Zayan on his ship, the Raider, he doesn’t hesitate to accept. Illegally aboard the rocky ship as a stowaway, Zayan feels freer than ever before. Little do they know, the Fates have much more in store for them than they ever expected.
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My Beloved Dad 心爱的爸爸
0$10.00No. of pages: 63
The book tells the story of a brave young man’s fighting spirit, first as a guerilla fighter in China and later as a member of Force 136 fighters in Malaya’s forest.
It also reveals his unique ways of bringing up his daughter, the writer.
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Vim, Vigour & Vitality: Spirited Voices of Serangoon Garden Estate
0$54.00Written by Mabel Wee and a Team of Volunteers*
* Chan Kwong Lok, Joey Kwa, Joyce Tan, Leon Yzelman, Lim Cheng Pier, Loh Hui Meng, Ngiam May Ling
No. of pages: 160
Serangoon Gardens is a vibrant and illustrious estate. Home to a wealth of memories, it is inspirited by the characteristic vim and vigour of the residents living in and around the estate. Their voices speak through the pages of this book: be it the vitality of the people who lived in the kampongs, such as the Quek family of Kampong Cheng San – now third-generation owners of a satay bee hoon stall at Chomp Chomp, or erstwhile residents such as Charles William David Macey, whose foreword introduces his father’s founding role in the development of Serangoon Garden Estate.
Vim, Vigour & Vitality: Spirited Voices of Serangoon Garden Estate is a one-of-a-kind endeavour by a spirited community to capture the presences as well as absences, and the developments that make the home they call Serangoon Gardens.
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12 Family Histories (Hardcover)
0$100.00No. of pages: 276 (Hardcover)
Note: All Softcover are sold out.This book is a fascinating fabric of family histories of different ethnicities that have been intricately woven because these peoples from various parts of Asia and beyond chose Singapore as their new home many decades ago. Each with its own unique culture and practices, these families with their grit and courage separately yet together truly made Singapore one people, one nation, one home.
It is a book that aims to encourage the continuation of the fascinating stories in each family. Therefore they are yet unfinished stories and it is hoped that the new generations will continue the tales.
Did you know…
The Arabs, in particular the 'Alawi family, have designated genealogists for each generation and they have created family trees that are like works of art.
The Bugis have been perceived as fierce warriors who have an affinity with the sea. Indeed, according to Sarafian, they fiercely guard their practices of filial piety and compassion, adhering to codes of behaviour that have become constant reminders at the dinner table.
The Chettiars were pioneer financiers, a timely help in Singapore at a time when budding entrepreneurs did not have access to loans from the big European banks, according to the late Subbiah Lakshmanan.
A humble Sei Yap family from Guangdong Province in China – the Fong family –still holds intact its detailed family genealogical records that date back to the Tang Dynasty.
Initiated by two brothers, Ean Teck and EanKiam, of the Tan family, giving – to nationalist and social causes, education and the arts – is a tradition that has endured over more than a century.
The Ng family of Pengzhou City are proud keepers of their genealogy book that contains 15 moral values that every member of the family observes till today.
Besides being a very successful businessman and renowned philanthropist supporting arts and education, Yeo Khee Lim’s collection of painting and calligraphy is the largest and most comprehensive one in Singapore.
Tan Kah Kee’s son, grandson and other descendants have steadfastly followed in his footsteps to give back to society and continue his tradition of thrift.
One of the “Death Railway” survivors of World War II who served in the jungles of Kanchanaburi, Thailand, was a member of the Eber family in Singapore.
Tan Siang Long left his home in the Fujian Province at the age of 16 during the reign of Qian Long in the 18th Century to seek his fortune. Setting up home in Malacca, his family has grown to seven generations today.
For Soundaran Pandian, researching his heritage and leaving a legacy of family history for his children and grandchildren is a labour of love that spanned space and time.
The brothers who founded Tong Eng Brothers after World War II eventually created a real estate empire that has stretched across the globe. It all started with tin cans and bottle caps.
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Tuah Bugis: Chronicles of the Seafaring People of Singapore
0$38.00No. of pages: 270
This book chronicles the history of one of Singapore's smaller ethnic groups, the Bugis, over several centuries. Set sail on an exciting journey with the author as he unravels the history of a proud, seafaring community while on a quest to discover his roots.
He delves deep into the colourful maritime heritage of the Bugis, reveals the extent of their trading prowess as far as Madagascar and Australia and tells the tale of their enduring cultural legacy from ancestral roots in South Sulawesi to present-day cosmopolitan Singapore.
Through their strategic mastery of maritime routes, the Bugis played an instrumental role in shaping Singapore's early growth and prosperity. From supplying food and building materials to navigating around the region to deliver goods, the book shows how the Bugis were a highly resourceful community that were instrumental in helping to build Singapore from the ground up.
Whether you are an avid history buff, a cultural explorer, or simply one who loves tales of adventure, this book promises a captivating story that will transport you through time to the world of the Bugis people whose history is intertwined with Singapore’s narrative as a port city.
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MY MATERNAL ROOTS – A Story of Family, Faith and Freedom
0$30.00No. of pages: 300
Were your ancestors migrants?
If they were, you have a unique story to tell about your roots.
For a Chinese Singaporean family like mine, discovering why and how my forefathers took to the south seas is nothing short of intriguing. Driven by the prospect of a better life or seeking refuge from turmoil at home, the family came, traders and refugees, to settle in Singapore.
In this book, you find a gallery of historical documents and images that augment the oral narratives of my ancestry. It sketches the origins of the big Lee Clan and its key personalities, with records outlining twenty generations of my lineage. The stories chronicle the history of the family since the mid-nineteenth century when my great, great grandfather, a Qing scholar, migrated to a Catholic Teochew Village after his conversion to the ‘western religion’. Subsequently he ventured out of this hometown and China in pursuit of business.Other family members fled Southern China in harsher circumstances, seeking refuge from the political unrest enveloping the region.
My Maternal Roots highlights the contributions of my great grandfather, Paul Lee Kheng Guan, a well-known Catholic towkay in Singapore. It concludes with the legacies of his son and grandsons who served the Catholic population of Malaysia and Singapore as Catholic priests.
Unearthing the fragments of family history, obscured in the passage of time, has been deeply satisfying. Along this journey, I stumbled upon a wealth of resources which fired my imagination and inspired my research.